How To Fix RPM_UTILITIES119 - Cannot create staffing &1 for role &2 (initiative &3)

RPM_UTILITIES119 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RPM_UTILITIES - Messages for Tools and Utilities

• Message number: 119

• Message text: Cannot create staffing &1 for role &2 (initiative &3)

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RPM_UTILITIES119 - Details

• The SAP error message RPM_UTILITIES119 indicates that there is an issue with creating a staffing assignment for a specific role within a given initiative. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Resource and Portfolio Management (RPM) module, where staffing assignments are managed.
  
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  
  Role Availability: The role specified in the error message may not be available for the initiative. This could be due to the role being already assigned to another staffing assignment or not being defined correctly in the system.
  
  
  Initiative Status: The initiative may not be in a status that allows for staffing assignments to be created. For example, if the initiative is closed or not yet approved, you may encounter this error.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the RPM settings that prevent the creation of staffing assignments. This could include missing or incorrect settings related to roles, initiatives,